Mold Maker (Machinist)

Conteco Manufacturing is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Mold Maker Machinist to join our tooling and mold-making team. This is a outstanding opportunity to work in a long-established company and learn from senior machinists and mold makers with decades of experience.

Role Summary The Mold Maker Machinist will be responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing Blow Molds using manual mills, lathes, EDM, hand-fitting, and precision tooling techniques. This role combines machining, bench fitting, and mold troubleshooting. This is a hands-on, craftsmanship-focused position ideal for a toolmaker who takes pride in precision work, problem-solving in a precision toolroom environment.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Engineering & Production to deliver reliable tooling, optimize cycle time and quality, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

- Ability to read blueprints and technical documents accurately
- Manual Machinist - Perform machining operations including milling, turning, drilling, grinding and occasional welding as needed
- Utilize hand tools, milling machines, lathes, and other machinery to fabricate molds according to specifications
- Perform hand-fitting, Surface grinding, polishing, and finishing to tight tolerances (+/- 0.0005")
- Diagnose mold performance issues and resolve part defects (flash, short shots, warpage, etc.)
- Assemble mold components and ensure proper fit and function
- Conduct quality checks on finished molds to ensure they meet company standards
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
- Contribute to 5S organization and preventative maintenance programs

Qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in mold making and toolroom machining
- Solid manual machining background (mills, lathes, grinders, hand tools)
- Skilled in precision bench work, mold tear-down, fitting, repair and polishing




- Familiarity with blow mold mechanisms (neck rings, pinch-off, cavity alignment, cooling circuits)
- Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and GD&T; interpretation skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a machine shop environment

Why Join Conteco? Established in 1979, Conteco Manufacturing has been a pillar of Canadian precision manufacturing for over four decades. From our facility in Maple Ridge, BC, we design and build high-performance molds, produce injection-molded and blow-molded components, and support customers across industries ranging from consumer products and industrial packaging to specialized custom manufacturing.

Our Culture & Values

At Conteco, our greatest strength is our people. Many of our team members have been with us for decades, passing down knowledge, mentoring new apprentices, and continuously elevating the standard of what we build. This sense of pride, ownership, and teamwork is woven into everything we do.

Our culture is grounded in:

- Craftsmanship — We care deeply about the quality of our work.
- Continuous Improvement — Every day presents an opportunity to get better.
- Respect & Reliability — We deliver on our commitments and support each other.
- Innovation — We embrace new technologies that push our capabilities forward.

Benefits: We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of our customers. That means creating a workplace where individuals feel supported, trusted, and equipped to succeed — both professionally and personally.

- Performance bonus
- Casual dress
- Extended health benefits
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $34.50-$39.90 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Have you operated manual milling machines without supervision?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have as a Mold Maker?
- What types of molds have you worked on?

Work Location: In person

📌 Mold Maker (Machinist) (Maple Ridge)
🏢 Conteco Manufacturing
📍 Maple Ridge